Wicked Movie Review: This Is How A Musical& Adaptation Should Be Made!

Wicked is the film that defines how a musical or an adaptation should be made. From the moment the movie starts, it pulls you into the world of Oz with its grand sets and creative world-building, all thanks to the Director Jon M Chu.

His vision was clear from the start, and it focused on the story instead of a complex screenplay. He knew where to plate with the camera, like in a scene where Michelle Yeon’s character first calls Elphaba evil, her dramatic turn and evil grin in slow motion was timed perfectly, showcasing Chu’s impressive directing skills.

Talking about skills, it must be mentioned that everyone in the cast could sing, including Jonathan Bailey, who stole every scene he was a part of. When it comes to the cast, Ariana Grande was born for the role of Glinda, and no one else could have been able to do justice to the character. The fun and quirkiness in Glinda were made for Ariana.

But the best in the cast was Cynthia Erivo. She served every scene, whether it be sombre or quirky. Her musical number, in the end, was a spectacle, a visual and audible symphony to witness.

The songs were as great as the film because they were catchy and easy to pick up. Cynthia and Ariana truly put up a performance throughout the film. Especially Cynthia’s ballad in the end, Defying Gravity, which, with its visuals, makes up the perfect climax for the first part of the film.

The film sets out a message that being different is nothing bad, but it subtly also shares the message of animal cruelty in a world where humans are constantly innovating.

Most importantly, the film retells the story of the wicked witch of the West, from the world of Oz and the first part of the film shows Elphaba as a kind-hearted witch who just wants to protect what's dear to her, the talking animals who raised her. 

The film started out pretty slow, almost making it a bt boring but it picked up the right pace in the second half. Apart from that, the film also had a problem with its color palette, most of the film was a bit to green, making it distracting to watch at times.

Overall, the film is a perfect blend of cinema and music, something all adaptations and musicals should look up to. The best way to enjoy the film is in the theatres because it's made for the big screen.

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